Part of the Solution with CIT
The GOC is proud to be part of a solution that benefits both individuals and the broader community. As an official part of Crisis Intervention Training, we welcomed law enforcement…
Improving the Health of Our Community
We had a great time tabling at the UF HealthStreet Health Fair today! These fairs are designed to reach underserved populations with limited access to healthcare—offering free screenings, education, and…
Collaborating with Ora Clubhouse
We had the pleasure of meeting with Jeannese Castro, Executive Director, and Tia Orensen, Generalist, from Ora Clubhouse. We welcomed them to the GOC and shared ideas about how we…
Working with EmployU
We’re working with Tony and Candace from EmployU, and now we’re looking to grow that partnership even more! We know that people need all kinds of support on their journey…
Community Honors Father Roland Julien
We braved a very wet morning to pay tribute to a dedicated community servant. Today’s street renaming in honor of Father Roland Julien was a celebration of service, unity, and…
Santa Fe College Zookeeper Day
Our Members spent Social Saturday at Santa Fe College Zoo’s Zookeeper Day—exploring exhibits, meeting animal ambassadors, and learning what it takes to work in the field of animal care and…
Karina Shines in County TE
Karina is putting her skills to work in a Transitional Employment position with Alachua County Government, delivering mail to offices like the County Commission and Tax Collector. This short-term role…
Earning Support of County
We’re proud to be recognized as an organization that provides a valuable service to our community—earning us the support of Alachua County’s CAPP grant. We recently welcomed Trelany Pennington, the…
Promoting Recovery and Reintegration
We were glad to welcome Milena Castro-Pochet and Zayna Vincent from the OPUS, part of Alachua County Court Services for Mental Health. It was a great opportunity to share how…
Partnering With Other Nonprofits
We were glad to welcome Sarah Spyre, Recovery Peer Specialist, and Melissa Rea, Executive Director, of the Nehemiah Project for a visit to the GOC. The Nehemiah Project is an…